Mitsubishi Corp Seals $7.5bn US Shale Gas Deal in Historic Shift
Mitsubishi Corp. acquires US shale gas assets in Louisiana and Texas for $7.5 billion, its largest transaction ever, aiming to secure a natural gas value chain.
A record-breaking $7.5 billion deal is reshaping the global energy landscape. Mitsubishi Corp. announced it's acquiring shale gas businesses in Louisiana and Texas, marking the trading house's biggest-ever transaction and its first major foray into American upstream gas assets.
Mitsubishi Corp US Shale Gas Acquisition 2026 Strategy
According to Nikkei, the move is designed to build a complete "natural gas value chain." By controlling the source of gas in the U.S., Mitsubishi Corp. can leverage its existing access to LNG export facilities on the U.S. Gulf Coast. This vertical integration aims to secure steady supplies and hedge against price volatility.
The timing is particularly notable as Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway recently raised its stake in the company to over 10%. Investors see this acquisition as a bold bet on the long-term dominance of U.S. energy resources and a nod to the shifting geopolitical alliances in the energy sector.
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